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Eight killed in explosion in northern China

Feb 08, 2026

Beijing [China], February 8: An explosion at a small biotechnology company in northern China early on Saturday killed eight people, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.
The explosion occurred in Shuoyang in the Shanxi province in the early morning of Saturday, state media reported.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Science Experience for All: ParSEC Whitefield Opens as a 30,000 sq. ft. 'Living Lab' in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 4: Param Foundation today inaugurated ParSEC Whitefield, a 30,000 sq. ft. experiential science and innovation centre in Bengaluru, marking a significant addition to the city's growing ecosystem of science engagement and future-focused learning spaces. Conceived as a "Living Lab" for discovery, the centre is designed to engage over one lakh visitors annually, including students, educators, professionals, and families, through interactive exhibits, innovation workshops, and public programmes.The facility was formally inaugurated by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan (Former Chairman, ISRO and Chairman of the Advisory Board, Param Foundation) and Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-founder, Infosys) in the presence of educators, scientists, industry leaders, and members of the public.

May 04, 2026